Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Castel Gandolfo. He spoke about the importance of faith and humility. The Mass was held at the pontifical parish of San Tommaso da Villanova.
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Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Agenzia Fides · The Holy See- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Castel Gandolfo.
2 sources·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano
- 02 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The 'Com Deus, Tem Jeito' event was held in Camaçari, Bahia.
Vatican News
The 'Com Deus, Tem Jeito' event was held in Camaçari, Bahia. Bishop Dirceu Medeiros participated. It's the 3rd of 4 events this year.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussReligious Orders19h ago
The Eudist Fathers and Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd launched a pilgrimage route to mark the centenary of Saint John Eudes' canonization.
Agenzia Fides
The Eudist Fathers and Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd launched a pilgrimage route to mark the centenary of Saint John Eudes' canonization. The 'Extended Sanctuary' consists of four stages in Normandy, France. The pilgrimage retraces Saint John Eudes' spiritual journey.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the parish church of San Tommaso da Villanova in Castel Gandolfo.
3 sources·L'Osservatore RomanoRome ReportsThe Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the parish church of San Tommaso da Villanova in Castel Gandolfo. He reflected on the beauty of Mary, saying it is revealed through a life of enduring love. The pope's message challenged modern ideas of beauty.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoRome ReportsThe Catholic Register
- 06 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expresses hope that the Mediterranean Games will promote sport as a 'prophecy of peace and fraternity'.
3 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamCanção Nova
Pope Leo XIV expresses hope that the Mediterranean Games will promote sport as a 'prophecy of peace and fraternity'. The event will be held in southern Italy. Athletica Vaticana will participate with four athletes in three disciplines.
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Monday, August 17
56 stories · 12 corroborated- 01 discussCultureNew1m ago
Jan Frycz, a renowned actor, has died.
2 sources·NiedzielaGość Niedzielny
Jan Frycz, a renowned actor, has died. He was 72 years old. The news was announced by the National Theatre in Warsaw.
SourcesNiedzielaGość Niedzielny
- 02 discussVaticanNew46m ago
Pope Leo XIV joins a boat procession on Lake Albano, a rare event for a pope.
2 sources·DOMRADIO.DEGość Niedzielny
Pope Leo XIV joins a boat procession on Lake Albano, a rare event for a pope. The event is part of a long tradition in Italy. The pope's participation is seen as a sign of his informal approach to interacting with people.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DEGość Niedzielny
- 03 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow over the earthquake in Indonesia.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow over the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake occurred on August 15 and killed over 50 people. The Pope assured spiritual solidarity and closeness to all affected.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
- 04 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit San Marino on August 22.
3 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa
Pope Leo XIV will visit San Marino on August 22. San Marino has deep Catholic roots. The country is one of the smallest in the world.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa
- 05 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Athletica Vaticana participates in the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, with 4 athletes in 3 sports.
2 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano
Athletica Vaticana participates in the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, with 4 athletes in 3 sports. The event promotes peace, fraternity, and dialogue among cultures. A holy mass and reception of the 'athletes' cross' will take place in Taranto Cathedral.
- 06 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Catholic Church in Colombia has launched a national day of prayer and a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the August 10 earthquake.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Trento
The Catholic Church in Colombia has launched a national day of prayer and a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the August 10 earthquake. Caritas is working to reach isolated communities. The initiative aims to coordinate aid and keep hope alive.
- 07 discussVaticanNew21m ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with victims of the Indonesia earthquake.
6 sources·15 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with victims of the Indonesia earthquake. The earthquake occurred on August 15 and caused over 50 deaths. The Pope encouraged continued humanitarian aid.
SourcesVatican News
- 08 discussVaticanNew48m ago
Pope Leo XIV assured those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia of his spiritual solidarity and closeness.
5 sources·9 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje
Pope Leo XIV assured those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia of his spiritual solidarity and closeness. He encouraged ongoing humanitarian efforts. The earthquake caused over 50 deaths and left thousands homeless.
- 09 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
The Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy in Zambia's Livingstone Diocese met for a safeguarding workshop.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy in Zambia's Livingstone Diocese met for a safeguarding workshop. The workshop was held at Luxe Country Convention Centre. The event aimed to promote safeguarding within the diocese.
- 10 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Arhiepiscopul Aurel Percă celebrates 75 years of life with a Holy Liturgy.
2 sources·Vatican NewsArchdiocese of Bucureşti, Bucarest
Arhiepiscopul Aurel Percă celebrates 75 years of life with a Holy Liturgy. The event takes place at Catedrala Sf. Iosif and is broadcast live on Angelus TV. Aurel Percă is the Arhiepiscop Mitropolit of the Arhidieceza romano-catolică de București.
- 11 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram expressing spiritual solidarity and closeness to those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia.
2 sources·Vatican NewsReligión Digital
Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram expressing spiritual solidarity and closeness to those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake resulted in around 50 deaths, 137 injuries, and 5,000 evacuations. The Pope assured them of his prayers.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
- 22 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
About 30 men walk from Kauno arkikatedros bazilikos to Šiluvos Švč.
Vatican News
About 30 men walk from Kauno arkikatedros bazilikos to Šiluvos Švč. Mergelės Marijos gimimo bazilikos. They make the 100 km pilgrimage in a little over a day.
SourcesVatican News
- 23 discussVaticanNew2h ago
The Economy of Francesco movement holds a summer school in Germany.
Vatican News
The Economy of Francesco movement holds a summer school in Germany. 35 young scholars and entrepreneurs from 26 countries attend to discuss 'Economy of Fraternity' and present the 'EoF Fraternity Index'.
SourcesVatican News
- 26 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Leon XIV expressed spiritual closeness to victims of the Indonesia earthquake.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV expressed spiritual closeness to victims of the Indonesia earthquake. Over 50 people died and 10,000 were left homeless. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale.
SourcesVatican News
- 29 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Kardinal Ladislav Nemet honored Mary as the first theologian of the Church.
Vatican News
Kardinal Ladislav Nemet honored Mary as the first theologian of the Church. He recognized women as pillars of the Church.
SourcesVatican News
- 46 discussVatican6h ago
Agenzia SIR
Leone XIV celebrated the Assunta Mass in Castel Gandolfo and led the Angelus. He also took a boat ride on Lake Albano. Don Rozmus described it as a gesture of gratitude towards the people.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 47 discussVatican6h ago
Agenzia SIR
A fresco in Genazzano's Madonna chapel has an empty space for the next Pope. Leone XIV will fill it. The space was left for the next Pope.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
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